Chris Brammall, retiring Chairman of Alternative Flooring, with David Acheson, Ulster Carpets’ Strategic Development Director. The Portadown-based firm Ulster Carpets has announced the acquisition of Alternative Flooring. An iconic independent British brand, Alternative Flooring is an ethically conscious designer and supplier of high-quality flooring with a quirky twist. The Hampshire-based company will now join the
Founded in 1988 and employing over 2500 people, family-owned Mount Charles are now one of Ireland’s largest indigenous support service organisations and they are now looking for talented new team members across County Armagh. Providing a range of services including catering, vending, cleaning and security – they are incredibly proud of their heritage – having
The Irish Government has announced €7.5 million in funding for the construction of a new Daisy Lodge therapeutic short break centre for children across the island of Ireland diagnosed with cancer and their families, to be built in Cong, Co. Mayo. The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD has announced that he will allocate €5
A new £47m factory in West Belfast has implemented certified green solutions using the latest European, US and Chinese technology in a move set to revolutionise the FMCG and Foodservice packaging and labelling market. Invest NI announced that Biopax Limited, based in Springvale Business Park in West Belfast, will create 169 jobs over the next
Andrew McVarnock is not your typical student. There are no restful summer holidays for this Southern Regional College student, as Andrew is en-route to start a 9 week summer placement with the Michelin star ‘House Restaurant’ at Cliff House Hotel in Waterford. Andrew is currently undertaking the Professional Chef level 2 traineeship at Newry campus
Commercial Insurance and Risk Advisors Abbey Bond Lovis‘s (ABL) charity committee have seen their recent hard work paying dividends for official charity partner, Air Ambulance NI. This year ABL Group and their friends at McGrady Insurance had their highest turnout yet for participants in the annual Belfast City Marathon. Altogether, 21 members of the ABL
Have you ever envisioned yourself as being the heart and soul of a busy establishment, serving up delicious plates of hearty food comprised of only the best in local produce? The Armagh City Hotel turn over hundreds of covers per day in their popular eateries; The Callan Bar and Friary Restaurant. From intimate à la
Gael Linn board is pleased to announce the appointment of Meghan Ní Raifeartaigh to the role of Regional Manager for Ulster. Meghan initially worked with Gael Linn in 2011 while on placement from Saint Mary’s University College, Belfast. After graduating she spent some years working in Australia. On her return in 2015, Meghan took up
Since its formation over 40 years ago, Aidan Strain Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEE) has remained fluid, constantly adapting with the changing industries. Founder and Managing Director, Aidan Strain has himself remained a visionary for the company. Having built his career gradually over the years by paying close attention to gaps in the market and
Featured Image: From left to right: Alan Hamilton, James Hamilton Group director; Brian O’Sullivan, Zeus Group founder; and Keith Hamilton, managing director of James Hamilton Group. The Lurgan-based print and food packaging business James Hamilton Group, which has annual sales of around £15.4 million, has been bought by the Zeus Group. James Hamilton Group, which
